Listen "Building a $40B Company w/ Jim McKelvey"
Episode Synopsis
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About Jim:
Jim is the co-founder of the mobile payment company Square alongside Jack Dorsey. Currently, he's dedicated to changing the digital advertising landscape as the founder of Invisibly. Jim's innovative mindset and contributions to the tech industry have been recognized through various accolades, including being named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. With his drive for innovation and passion for business, Jim continues to inspire and impact the world of technology.
In this episode we talk about what creates an incredible product, why do simple products become complex, what makes Steve Jobs a great founder, where should founders start, why has no one else solved the problem before, how to deal with rules at an innovative company, how to build a team at an innovative company, what drives away people, how to live at the edge of humanity, building a hardware product, manufacturing the product, should manufacturing be outsourced? + so much more!
Enjoy!
About Jim:
Jim is the co-founder of the mobile payment company Square alongside Jack Dorsey. Currently, he's dedicated to changing the digital advertising landscape as the founder of Invisibly. Jim's innovative mindset and contributions to the tech industry have been recognized through various accolades, including being named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. With his drive for innovation and passion for business, Jim continues to inspire and impact the world of technology.
In this episode we talk about what creates an incredible product, why do simple products become complex, what makes Steve Jobs a great founder, where should founders start, why has no one else solved the problem before, how to deal with rules at an innovative company, how to build a team at an innovative company, what drives away people, how to live at the edge of humanity, building a hardware product, manufacturing the product, should manufacturing be outsourced? + so much more!
Enjoy!
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